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Match preview for Tottenham v AZ Alkmaar
Tottenham have gotten work to do once they host AZ Alkmaar within the Europa League on Thursday night time.
Spurs discover themselves 1-0 down on combination to their Dutch opponents and might want to overturn the deficit in North London if they’re to maintain their hopes of silverware alive.
Lucas Bergvall scored an personal purpose within the reverse fixture however he will probably be hoping to attain on the different finish and assist his facet guide a quarter-final place in opposition to Ajax or Frankfurt.
It’s no understatement to say that is a very powerful recreation of Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham profession – and there’s a huge likelihood he loses his job if Spurs exit.
After ending fourth within the league section, there’s a clear path to the ultimate in Bilbao for the Premier League facet however they will must be significantly better than they had been final week.
Spurs staged a comeback at residence to Bournemouth on Saturday however had been fortunate to get something out of the sport contemplating their efficiency.
They continue to be 10 factors off the highest eight, which means if they’re to safe a path into Europe subsequent season, the one method to try this will probably be successful this competitors.
AZ Alkmaar ended their 10-game winless run in opposition to English sides final week, however they continue to be huge outsiders on this tie.
Nevertheless, they got the weekend off from Eredivisie duties to give attention to this match and they’re succesful contemplating they knocked out Turkish giants Galatasaray within the play-offs.
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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) March 11, 2025
Crew information for Tottenham v AZ Alkmaar
There are a couple of key absences for Tottenham heading into the match.
Rodrigo Bentancur picked up a yellow card within the first leg and will probably be suspended for the sport, whereas Kevin Danso can also be out with a hamstring damage.
Richarlison is near returning, however this recreation will come too quickly for the Brazilian ahead.
Dejan Kulusevski can also be lacking as he continues to handle a foot damage.
Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero and Dominic Solanke all got here via the Bournemouth recreation and are in line to begin collectively for the primary time in 2025.
Mayckel Lahdo was pressured off early within the first leg for AZ Alkmaar, whereas Denso Kasius – his substitute – additionally hobbled off within the match.
Sven Mijnans and Ruben van Bommel are additionally on the sidelines, as are Jayden Addai and Mexx Meerdink.
Anticipated line-ups for Tottenham v AZ Alkmaar
Tottenham: Vicario; Spence, Van de Ven, Romero, Udogie; Bergvall, Grey, Maddison; Odobert, Solanke, Son
AZ Alkmaar: Owusu-Oduro; Maikuma, Goes, Penetra, Wolfe; Clasie, Buurmeester, Koopmeiners; Poku, Parrott, Sadiq
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The way to watch Tottenham v AZ Alkmaar: TV channel, on-line stream
Tottenham v AZ Alkmaar will kick-off at 20:00 on Thursday night and is out there to look at on TNT Sports activities 3. Followers within the UK can even stream the sport on the invention+ app.
The Stats for Tottenham v AZ Alkmaar
Tottenham have received 7 of the final 9 residence matches within the Europa LeagueTottenham have received simply 1 of their final 9 away matches within the Europa LeagueTottenham have scored in every of their final 29 Europa League residence matchesTottenham have received 4 of their final 5 residence matches in opposition to Dutch clubsAZ Alkmaar have did not win any of their final 10 away video games in Europe
